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NSPIRE News: HUD Publishes Final NSPIRE Standards

June 16, 2023 by Alejandro Dominguez

HUD REAC Inspection Checklist

On 6/15/23, HUD announced via official notice that the final version of the NSPIRE deficiency standards will be published in the federal register.

These standards will be the official deficiencies for the NSPIRE inspections set to begin this year.

Previously, HUD published NSPIRE Standards 2.2 last year for public comment.

The final standards notice is 35-pages long and details what changes were made to the proposed standards based on these public comments.

Although the announcement came out yesterday, HUD’s website has the final standards listed to be published on 6/20/23.

Based on a REAC contractor meeting attended by UPCS Inspectors LLC last month, they had predicted that the NSPIRE Standards 2.2 would be only 85-90% accurate compared to the final standards.

In addition, an administrative notice important for REAC based NSPIRE inspections has not been posted for review and the scoring notice published in March has not been finalized.

Last, there are several Housing Choice Voucher related items that must be published (such as the updated checklist) before those inspections can begin.

UPCS Inspectors LLC continues to monitor for these elements to finalize our NSPIRE training that will premiere this summer.

We Will Prepare You for NSPIRE

We will teach all the new changes to the REAC inspector protocol that will occur under NSPIRE (pre-inspection, inspection day, and post-inspection).

In addition, we will provide NSPIRE training specifically for the HCV and HOME programs.

Last, UPCS Inspectors LLC is a REAC RAP Contractor and will stay up to date on all the latest changes.

Questions? Contact us at education@upcsinspectors.com.

Filed Under: HUD Updates, NSPIRE News, NSPIRE Training Tagged With: nspire

REAC News: NSPIRE Scoring Released for Public Comments

March 28, 2023 by Alejandro Dominguez

HUD REAC UPCS Annual Inspections

On 3/28/23, HUD published the proposed Scoring Notice for NSPIRE in the Federal Register.

The notice covers how point loss values will be calculated in the NSPIRE inspection.

In addition, the notice covers the samples size that will be used for future REAC NSPIRE inspections.

It must be noted, only 30 days were provided for public comment.

Comments are officially due on 4/27/23.

Some most drastic changes are there will be no cap on the points that can be lost in a unit or if a property loses 30 points they will automatically fail the inspection with a 59.

You can read the notice and make comments in the Federal Register.

We Will Prepare You For NSPIRE

  • Once official, we will provide education on how the new NSPIRE scoring will work in all our future classes.
  • We will also teach all the new changes to the REAC inspector protocol that will occur under NSPIRE (pre-inspection, inspection day, and post-inspection).
  • Our classes will prepare you to identify NSPIRE deficiencies.
  • Last, UPCS Inspectors LLC is a REAC RAP Contractor and will stay up to date on all the latest changes.

UPCS Training Online

REAC wants to complete all current and past due inspections before NSPIRE begins on 7/1/23.

These properties will get one last UPCS-based score.

Are you one of the properties that REAC will inspect soon?

Don’t miss your chance to take our highly-rated UPCS Training online.

This two-day course will prepare you for UPCS inspections and help you succeed!

The next class is on 4/19-4/20/23.

Click here to learn more.

Questions? Contact us at education@upcsinspectors.com.

Filed Under: HUD Updates, NSPIRE News, NSPIRE Training Tagged With: nspire, REAC

Breaking News: NSPIRE for HCV Deadlines

March 20, 2023 by Alejandro Dominguez

On February 28, 2023 HUD hosted their last NSPIRE “Get Ready” Session in San Antonio, TX.

In this session, HUD stated they will soon finalize NSPIRE as the new inspection for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) units.

NSPIRE for HCV inspections are expected to begin on 10/1/23 and will replace HQS.

The NSPIRE inspection will be conducted on an updated HUD-52580, the same form used for HQS inspections now.

Inspectors can use the paper HUD-52580 form or software on a tablet.

Housing authorities can elect to start NSPIRE on 10/1/24 and keep HQS for another year (this choice must be reported to the field office).

HUD must publish the administrative rules for a 90-day comment period before all these changes can be finalized.

We Will Prepare You For NSPIRE

UPCS Inspectors LLC will continue to teach the entire HUD-52580 inspection form in all HQS classes, the same form that will be used for NSPIRE.

We will provide further details on all the NSPIRE requirements discussed in this article in all HQS classes.

Last, we will provide a “NSPIRE for HQS Inspectors” class this fall for experienced HQS inspectors that want to learn the new inspection standards.

HQS Training Online

Don’t miss your chance to take our highly-rated HQS Training online.

This two-day course will increase your knowledge of the inspection protocol and help you succeed on future HQS and NSPIRE inspections!

The next class is on 5/10-5/11/23.

Click here to learn more.

Questions? Contact us at education@upcsinspectors.com.

Filed Under: HQS Training, HUD Updates, NSPIRE News, NSPIRE Training Tagged With: hqs, nspire, online, training, webinar

NSPIRE Demonstration Extended By HUD (UPDATED)

October 20, 2022 by Alejandro Dominguez

HUD Extends NSPIRE Demonstration

HUD Officially Extends the NSPIRE Demonstration Till 4/30/23

NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) is HUD’s new proposed inspection protocol set to replace UPCS (REAC physical inspections) and HQS (Housing Choice Voucher inspections).

The new proposed protocol prioritizes health, safety, and functional defects over those about appearance.

Moreover, NSPIRE introduces new deficiencies and corrective actions that currently do not exist.

NSPIRE was first announced in the Spring 2019, but the big question has been when will it become official?

On 9/28/21 HUD announced their biggest clue to date.

According to the official notice on the Federal Register, HUD has extended the NSPIRE Demonstration through April 30, 2023.

This demonstration allows HUD to test the proposed NSPIRE standards and protocols at properties that volunteer to be in the program.

In addition, anybody can provide comments on NSPIRE proposed standards throughout the demonstration period.

NSPIRE Timeline So Far

  • NSPIRE first announced Spring 2019.
  • Two-year demonstration period began 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2019.
  • First round of properties were approved 2/20/20.
  • COVID halted demonstration in 2020.
  • NSPIRE demonstrations started again 6/1/21.
  • On 9/28/21, HUD officially announced the NSPIRE demonstration will extend through 4/30/23.

UPDATE 10/20/22

Tonight UPCS Inspectors LLC took place in HUD teleconference exclusive to REAC contractors.

Based on the information shared, HUD now has possible tentative dates for the start of NSPIRE.

Specifically:

  • NSPIRE could start for public-housing inspections on 4/1/23. There is still a possibility for another six (6) month delay to 10/1/23 (which is start of HUD’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024).
  • NSPIRE could start for multi-family project based properties on 10/1/23. If public housing is delayed, it would coincide this this start date.
  • There is still no information on when NSPIRE will replace HQS or when it will replace UPCS for HOME program inspections.

As a REAC contractor, we will continue to stay in touch with HUD about future updates.

Main Take Away

Until NSPIRE becomes official, UPCS and HQS will continue to be the required inspection protocols.

Currently, UPCS Inspectors LLC includes elements of NSPIRE in its’ HQS and UPCS trainings.

Once NSPIRE becomes official, we will provide a full NSPIRE training course, which will include a spiral NSPIRE workbook (with resources, checklists, and photos of all deficiencies).

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Filed Under: HUD Updates, NSPIRE News, NSPIRE Training Tagged With: Demonstration, hqs, nspire, REAC, UPCS

NSPIRE Training Online 2/19/21

January 22, 2021 by Alejandro Dominguez

NSPIRE Training Online
2/19/21 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST

Don’t let the latest changes by REAC catch you by surprise!

Although it might feel like a challenge to keep up with all the new requirements, this class will help you with all the latest REAC inspection developments. This class will cover:

  • The proposed NSPIRE protocol, which includes a look at new deficiencies, a new scoring system, and new required actions from the property after the inspection.
  • HUD’s proposed new unit-selection process (they plan to let residents choose some of the units sampled).
  • HUD’s proposed new annual inspection requirements (and how they can trigger a REAC QA inspection).
  • The new tenant notification requirement effective 3/2/20.
  • Other new rules from the last 18 months, such as the 14-day inspection notice and carbon monoxide detector inspection.
  • REAC update on COVID-19.

Why NSPIRE Training?

This class is designed for housing professionals that want to be successful in this industry. We don’t just think of ourselves as trainers.  We strive to support our clients with their goals, help solve their problems, and get them where they want to be.

Reasons to attend include:

  • An inspection is coming up and your team needs a refresher.
  • You want a higher REAC score.
  • REAC has made several changes over the last year.
  • You want to get a head start on the new NSPIRE requirements.

Testimonials

We don’t just think of ourselves as trainers. 

Above all, we strive to support our clients with their goals, help solve their problems, and get them where they want to be.

  • “NSPIRE is much less daunting now that I have taken your class!” – Texas
  • “Awesome class and we learned so much! Very fun and educational!” – Washington
  • “We received so much more information than any other classes we’ve taken!” – Arizona
  • “I go to several trainings and this is the first one where I really learned something new.” – Texas
  • “The training course was great! All questions are addressed perfectly!” – Louisiana

How to Register

ONLINE SALE! $99 per attendee. $79 per attendee for groups of three or more.

Please register by 2/15/21 to receive your digital materials on time. An online invoice will be emailed to the point of contact.

For your convenience, credit card payments can be processed online. Please mail checks prior to the deadline to ensure registration.

Download Paper Registration Form Here

    Questions? Contact us at education@upcsinspectors.com or 512-653-6999.

    Cancellation Policy: If you are not able to attend this UPCS training, you must notify UPCS Inspectors LLC via email 48 hours prior to the webinar to receive full refund. Substitutions are accepted. Cancellations less than 48 hours prior will be assessed a $25 fee. UPCS Inspectors LLC reserves the right to cancel the webinar at any time. If a webinar is cancelled, registration fees will be refunded in full.

    Filed Under: NSPIRE Training, UPCS Training Tagged With: online, webinar

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    Founded in 2015 by owner Alejandro Dominguez, UPCS Inspectors LLC is a full service inspection company that specializes in annual inspections, NSPIRE training, and REAC consultation for the housing industry. In addition, UPCS Inspectors LLC is a contract vendor for the US … Read More

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